Clare CurranNew Zealand's public sector has been ranked the least corrupt in the world in an annual global index. Open Government Minister Clare Curran said she was pleased to see New Zealand's public service maintain its high standards. ``Our focus must be on building and maintaining the public's trust in the integrity of the public sector.'' Ms Curran also said the Government would strive to further improve public transparency and free access to information. New Zealand's Serious Fraud Office director, Julie Read, said a lack of public corruption would also help entice investment to New Zealand.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 22, 2018 15:56 UTC